Long overdue
I haven't been posting because I haven't had much to tell. I guess when I started this challenge, I expected to receive more Say Go Be Dos. I haven't. So, not much has changed. I realized that this is how I have tried to live my life for many years. This isn't new. I don't know why I thought it would be. I received the Gift of the Holy Ghost when I turned 8. I have heard and felt his voice regularly since then. Several years ago, Julie B. Beck said that the most important thing we can learn is how to ask for and receive personal revelation. I took that seriously. I made an effort to learn how the Lord speaks to me personally. I learned to listen. I learned to ask. I sought His will and tried to do it. That's no different from what I am doing now. But, I will keep going and keep reporting. There's always improvement that can be made until that the day that we are completed, or perfected. And I'm certainly not there yet!
The Light the World campaign has helped. When I printed out the calendar to plan for the rest of the month, there were several days that I knew who needed the service. For example, on the day devoted to mourning with those that mourn, I knew exactly who needed some love. So, the kids and I decided to heart attack her door. As I cut the hearts out, I looked at the pile of hearts and thought I have enough here for two doors! I immediately knew who the extra hearts belonged to. I was so happy to do it for someone. I was blessed to have been so wrapped up in showing love to them, that I forgot about my own grief for a moment. I only remembered when I received a text that said, "On this day, as we Light the World by mourning with those that mourn, my thoughts are with you and the loss of your sweet mom. May you be blessed with peace in your heart and great memories of her wonderful life." I sobbed for a while. It felt so good to be remembered. I hoped the people whose doors we heart attacked felt the same way. One of the people made a huge deal about it on Facebook, so I think she did.
The Light the World campaign has helped. When I printed out the calendar to plan for the rest of the month, there were several days that I knew who needed the service. For example, on the day devoted to mourning with those that mourn, I knew exactly who needed some love. So, the kids and I decided to heart attack her door. As I cut the hearts out, I looked at the pile of hearts and thought I have enough here for two doors! I immediately knew who the extra hearts belonged to. I was so happy to do it for someone. I was blessed to have been so wrapped up in showing love to them, that I forgot about my own grief for a moment. I only remembered when I received a text that said, "On this day, as we Light the World by mourning with those that mourn, my thoughts are with you and the loss of your sweet mom. May you be blessed with peace in your heart and great memories of her wonderful life." I sobbed for a while. It felt so good to be remembered. I hoped the people whose doors we heart attacked felt the same way. One of the people made a huge deal about it on Facebook, so I think she did.
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